Although Super Saturday in New York and California had several twists that no one was expecting, it did help clarify the Breeders’ Cup picture to some extent, but also raised questions as well. How ironic...
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Welcome to the first edition of my blog Keeping Pace. I’ll largely be focused on the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series through the fall. If you guessed that the first three Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and...
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By Robert Kieckhefer There is an ongoing explosion of new racing "festivals" around the world and much more is on tap. Craig Fravel, president and CEO of Breeders' Cup Ltd., kicked off an Asian Racing...
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Medal Count - Anne M. Eberhardt Photo LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2014) -- Dale Romans liked Spendthrift Farm's Medal Count from the start. "I think he's a special horse and I think he's going to go on and...
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This story originally appeared in the January 25th, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Some stories are not destined to have happy endings. Although each chapter in St Nicholas Abbey’s remarkable...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2013) -- Twenty-five races remain on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), with the Jan. 4 Jerome Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct and the Jan. 11 Sham (gr...
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What are you thankful for in horse racing this season? A particular runner, race, person? Respond w/ #thanksracing hashtag — Claire Novak (@BH_CNovak) November 27, 2013 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2013) ...
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Paris, KY, November 5, 2013- GLC Direct- Makers of Actistatin® want to congratulate “Comeback Kid” Gary Stevens on his incredible performance in this year’s 2013 Breeders Cup! Gary Stevens made history...
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The second day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park turned into an afternoon for returning winners. In a span of six Breeders’ Cup races, four previous winners—Groupie Doll, Mizdirection...
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JUVENILE FILLIES – Not sure what to make of Sweet Reason’s 1:46 4/5 work/non work, but as she is one of the favorites we’ll have to look elsewhere, even though she’s been very impressive in all her races...
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